In 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved adding the words “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance, adding this commentary as he did so:
“in this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in america’s heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country’s most powerful resource in peace and war.”
Ah, yes… One Nation. Under God. I so AFFIRM. So let it be written… so let it BE DONE!
And with my hand on my heart, and my heart on God, I affirm those words which I wholeheartedly say with grateful prayer:
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America,
and to the republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Thank you Father, for the gift of freedom.
Amen.
Amen.
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Leslie, so enjoyed this post and your affirmation! I'll give that an Amen too. I wish you a meaningful and joyful Independence Day!
Liz
Hi Leslie, I love your posts and the elegant way in which you express your faith! It's always inspiring to me!!! Never stop! I hope you are thinking about attending the SAQA conference next April in Santa Fe. I would love to meet you.
Michelle Jackson
SAQA NM Representative
http://www.quiltfashiions.com
And all God's people say "Amen!"
Thanks for that, Miss Elle!!
Amen Jocelyn! (I added that – thanks for the reminder!!!)
Yes, Vicki – Amen! (I added that – thanks for the reminder!!!)
Happy fourth, Les.
AMEN!!
Amen!